San Jose, CA Obituaries

Theodore (Ted) Bracy Jr. 57 of San Jose CA. passed away Sept. 28, 2008 of cancer. Member of the IBEW Local 332 & 3. He will be deeply missed. Memorial service Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, 3-5pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 South 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112 408 294 9663.

Juan N. Rodriguez In Santa Clara, CA, September 29, 2008. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Lupe Rodriguez, his children: Susie, Roxanne, Regina, Monica, Rozella, Rebekah and Jonathan. He also leaves brothers, sisters and 10 grandchildren. Prayer services will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral services will be held...

Felipa C. Holguin 9/13/2008 – 9/27/2008 Born Sept. 13, 1924 to Jose Contreras and Victoriana Hernandez in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Married to Librado Holguin, has 5 surviving children: Joel, Olivia, Gloria, Isabella, and Librado Holguin Jr. She has 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. All of her children are a testament of the great love she had for all...

Margaret Herrera Garcia Born: April 16, 1934. At rest: September 15, 2008. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado daughter of Benjamin and Ramoncita Herrera, sister to Ernest Cordova, Esther Gonzales, Benjamin Herrera Jr., Steven and Gary Herrera. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Raymond Garcia and son Christopher Garcia. She is survived by her daughter Cindy...

Melissa Ann Mahan Melissa was a Native American and Canadian Indian born in Fresno, CA on June 2, 1969. Her parents, Fred and Mary Ann Martinez, and sisters, Julie Ann Mendoza and Angela Martinez, resided in San Jose, CA throughout her life. She shared her life with husband Martin Paul Mahan and had 2 children, Marissa Ann Mahan and Martin...

Donald R. Aguilar In Stockton, CA September 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Viola Aguilar. Dear brother of Dolly, Joe, Liz, Tony, Ronnie, Armando and Louie. Prayer services will be held today at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral at the above chapel at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Burial to follow at Santa Clara Mission...

Melecio N Gonzalez Born on February 12, 1929 in Atotonilco, Zacatecas, Mexico. Beloved husband of Maria de le Luz Gonzalez , caring father of Maria Cruz, Melecio, Arturo and Erica. A kind and gentle grandfather to eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Brother of 9. Uncle of numerous nephews and nieces. At the age of 17, Melecio immigrated to the...

Alba Joyce Martini 12/28/1914 - 09/05/2008 Loving daughter of Albino and Erminia Martini. She will be missed by her long time friend Donald Tustin. Former member of Pioneer Society & Italian Heritage Society. She was a long time employee of Lockheed. For service times please call Chapel of Flowers.

Diana Marie Paradiso In Saratoga, CA August 30, 2008. Loving mother of Alekzander Baghramian and Joanna Borrego-Velez (Robert). Devoted daughter of Anthony and Francisca Paradiso. Adoring grandmother of Julian, Elliot and Mateo Velez. Dear niece of Theresa Paradiso (the late Richard), Pargie and Louis Belfort, Victoria Helmke and the late Louis Paradiso and Anthony Yglesias, Dear cousin of Melanie, Renee,...

Nativitha Fernando Cantu San Jose, Aug. 24, 2008. Prayer service 7:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose. Funeral Services Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at above chapel. Burial follows Calvary Catholic Cemetery, San Jose.

BLAEMIRE, Filomena ''Minnie''(1923 - 2008) Passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on August 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Rae Blaemire and her sister Teresa Coquim. She is survived by her daughter Flavia Carbone (Sam), grandsons Chris Carbone and David Carbone (Annette), granddaughter's Taylor Ann and Corrie Nicole, nieces Marilia Wiget...

Cecilia E. Sugitan 6/28/1929 - 8/15/2008 Born on 6/28/1929 in Hilo, Hawaii, and entered into heaven 8/15/2008, in San Jose, CA, at the age of 79. Loving wife of Henry M. Sugitan; cherished mother of Dean, Edmund and Nova; beloved grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 5. Cecilia lived her life true to her faith. Her door was always...

Manuel Medrano Jr. Age 56. Resident of San Jose for over 30 years. Vigil 4 PM – 9 PM Tues. Aug. 19th. Blessing at 6 PM Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., S.J. Interment to follow Wed., Aug. 20th 10:30 AM at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Albert Nodal Born in San Jose July 15, 1948. Entered into rest August 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Laura Nodal. Adoring father of Sylvia Servin (Javier) and Regina Alvarez (Anthony). Devoted grandfather of Magdelina, Amadeo, Bernie, Jacob, Juan and Victor. Dear brother of Salvador and Arthur Garcia. A dependable friend to all who knew him – Al's humor and mischievous...

79, passed away August 7, 2008 after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. A native of the Philippines, Virgie moved to Oakland, California in 1964 and has lived in the Bay Area since. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shelby and is survived by her loving son, Albert as well as her grandchildren, Miyoko, Monique, Albert Jr.,...

David Molina Garcia Age 58 of Modesto. Visitation 3-9 pm Sat. Aug. 16th. Blessing Service 6 pm at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

Joe A. Garcia San Jose on August 6, 2008. Age 77. Born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico on July 9, 1931. Joe leaves behind his loving and caring wife of 59 yrs Connie, 4 children Lorraine, (Ron) Marty, (Yvette) Lisa (David) and Tina (Gary), 10 grandsons, 12 great-grand children, and his siblings Concha Encinias of N.M. and Pat Garcia of...

James Robert English In Santa Clara, August 6, 2008. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

Joseph "Chivo" Cisneros Age 29. Viewing at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second St., San Jose 95112 on Sunday, Aug. 10th from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church, 2040 Nassau Dr., San Jose 95122 on Monday, Aug. 11th at 9:00 a.m. Donations can be made to Wells Fargo Bank c/o...

Johnny Garcia Age 46, Viewing at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second St., San Jose, CA 95112, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th from 4 PM to 9 PM, Vigil service at 7 PM on Sunday. Funeral Mass on Monday 11th, Sacred Heart Parish at 10:30 AM.